The Limited AIR Edition (viola)
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The DOLFINOS Viola Rest System is a Swiss Made product developed with leading scientific institutions and includes various ground-breaking innovations. The key innovation is that the standard shoulder rest is split into two cushions. Each cushion can move independently which enables a maximum fit for each body geometry. Every Limited AIR Edition Rest System is made individually and individually numbered.
The Limited Air Edition for viola includes a shoulder rest made of bendable Aircraft Aluminium, an adapter, and a chin rest. For more detailed information about the product and the exclusive warranty and service package, find the factsheet here.
The viola adapter opens up to a height of 52 mm and closes to 40 mm. Please contact us if your viola is particularly small or does not fall within this range.
This shoulder rest is designed for viola players. It is 184 mm long (12 mm longer than the violin shoulder rest) giving more stability and weight relief to the left arm. The shoulder rest and the slider plates of the Limited Air Edition are made of Aircraft Aluminium and can therefore be postmanufactured (additional bending of the curved wings and the plates). Please follow the user’s manual instructions or ask for help from the DOLFINOS service team. If the user wishes to put the clavicula slider parallel to the clavicle this can be either achieved by bending the curved slider or ordering an additional flat one.
The standard cushions of the Limited Air Edition are made of a high-end memory foam material for which we won the German FSK Innovation Prize. This material is extremely responsive and durable.
The chinrest of your choice is made of European FSC certified wood. You can choose between four different shapes and two colours (black or brown). Two of our chinrests come with various heights (high or low).
VIENNA is created with a universal design that works for most violin and viola players. Height of chinrest, minimum - maximum extension: 24mm – 34mm.
BERLIN has a broader lip which offers an extra hold, therefore often chosen by violists. Height of chin rest, minimum - maximum extension: 25mm – 35mm.
BERLIN LOW: Height of chinrest, minimum - maximum extension: 20mm – 30mm.
VENEZIA is lower in height and is recommended for players with shorter necks. Height of chinrest, minimum - maximum extension: 13mm–23mm.
LISBON works especially well for extreme left to middle playing positions and shorter necks. Gives an extra hold over the tailpiece. Height of chinrest, minimum - maximum extension: 15mm – 25mm.
In addition to this wooden collection, we also offer the TOLEDO chinrest, which is made of antistatic black ABS. It is our full injection molded universal chinrest. We have designed it after our most popular model, the wooden VIENNA. In this new design, we have included all the user feedback from around the world to make it maybe the most universal chin rest we now offer. You can choose between either TOLEDO High (for longer necks, 24-34mm) or TOLEDO Low (for shorter necks, 19-29mm).
All our chinrests come along with the highest grade of nonallergic med-tech Titanium Rods (Grade 5 Titanium which is also used for implants)
Is your preferred chinrest sold out or are you looking for a special chinrest solution? See our collection of unique chinrest, e.g. ultra-lightweight (below 22g) or chinrests with a special polish as well as our offer for customized chinrests here.
Remember, we offer a 15 days money-back guarantee and ship all over the world!
Not sure how to mount the DOLFINOS Rest System? Don't worry, our step-by-step tutorial will show you how to get started in just a few minutes.
Taxes and duties are not included in the price.
Upon receipt of the product, the customer must pay customs duty and the VAT of the delivery country. Exempt are orders with an intrinsic value below 135£ or 150€ in the UK/EU in which DOLFINOS will collect the VAT of the respective country. Please read our shipping policy for more details.
Please find below a list of estimated additional costs for an example order of 599.00 CHF. Austria: 3.20% customs duty, 20% VAT (139.00 CHF); Germany: 3.20% customs duty, 19% VAT (133.00 CHF); Italy: 3.20% customs duty, 22% VAT (150.95 CHF); United Kingdom: 2.70% customs duty, 20% VAT (136.00 CHF). Additional countries can be seen by clicking here. Please note that these are estimates only.
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After playing the Dolfinos System shoulder rest for more than a month I cannot imagine going back. I have found a positioning that equalizes and balances the anchor points while allowing for more shoulder mobility. Additionally, the sound is even more open and responsive than playing without a shoulder rest!
Zachary CarrettinViolinist & Music Director at Boulder Bach Festival
My investment in a DOLFINOS already paid off many times!
Gregory Maytan1st Concertmaster, Anhaltische Philharmonie, Dessau
My motivation is a rest system which doesn’t kill sound. For years I played without a rest for that reason, but I have a very long neck and it eventually became untenable for my body. I tried several rests and eventually chose the DOLFINOS because the sound I get with it is far and away bigger and better than with any other system.
Penny Wayne-ShapiroDirector Wayland School of Music LLC, United States
When I had my Carnegie Hall debut, the DOLFINOS Rest System really made a huge difference in sound, comfort and reliability.
Alma DeutscherAustria
Why I chose DOLFINOS: 1) No more pressure points on collarbone, 2) the instrument can vibrate completely freely, nothing disturbs the sound, which becomes bigger and freer
Lukas HufnaglAustria
After an operation of the left shoulder, a painful nerve disorder in my fingertips developed. Especially after long rehearsals and performances I struggled with severe problems. After a few weeks of using the DOLFINOS system, these limitations have completely disappeared and my entire posture has straightened up.
Tomas HajekViolinist, Würzburg Philharmonic Orchestra